Making Inferences

Front

What is an inference?

Back

A conclusion or judgement based on evidence and our background knowledge.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

How can you tell if someone is feeling a certain way?

Back

By observing their actions and expressions.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What does 'background knowledge' mean?

Back

What I know from experiences that I have had in life.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the purpose of making inferences?

Back

To understand deeper meanings and emotions in a text.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Which word describes a strong feeling of anger?

Back

Furious.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What can you infer if a character is not paying attention in class?

Back

They might be tired or distracted.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

How does context help in making inferences?

Back

Context provides clues that help us understand the situation better.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a clue in a story?

Back

A piece of information that helps us make inferences.

Front

If a character is yawning, what can you infer about their state?

Back

They might be sleepy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

Back

To make a judgment based on evidence.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1